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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and |
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filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and |
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related equipment. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 754.015, Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended by amending Subsection (e) and adding Subsection (f) to |
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read as follows: |
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(e) The commission by rule may require or permit inspection |
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reports, other documents, and fees to be filed in a manner |
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prescribed by the department, including electronically. |
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(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, |
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for a building with four stories or less, the commission by rule |
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shall authorize the inspection and certification of equipment once |
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every five years instead of requiring an annual inspection. |
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SECTION 2. Section 754.019(c), Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended to read as follows: |
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(c) For the purpose of determining timely filing under |
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Subsection (a)(3) and Section 754.016(b), an inspection report and |
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filing fees are considered filed on the earlier of: |
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(1) the date of personal delivery; |
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(2) the date of postmark by United States mail if |
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properly addressed to the executive director; [or] |
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(3) the date of deposit with a commercial courier |
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service, if properly addressed to the executive director; or |
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(4) the date of electronic submission, if filed in an |
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electronic manner prescribed by the department. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |